NCIS Alum Cote de Pablo to Star in CBS' The Dovekeepers Miniseries

NCIS fans holding out hope for Cote de Pablo‘s return to CBS are getting their wish — sort of.

The actress has signed on to star in the Eye Network’s miniseries adaptation of The Dovekeepers, Alice Hoffman’s historical novel about four women in ancient Israel whose lives intersect at the siege of Masada. That real-life event occurred in 70 C.E. (aka A.D.), when 900 Jews who’d been forced out of Jerusalem by the Romans held out for months against Roman troops at a mountain fortress in the Judean desert.

The four-hour project, from executive producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, is slated to air in 2015.

According to a network release, de Pablo will play Shirah, “a sensual, mysterious and fiercely independent single mother with uncanny insights and a quiet and mysterious power. She is derided by many as the ‘Witch of Moab,’ as she covertly practices forbidden ancient rites of magic and is keenly knowledgeable about herbal remedies. However, those in need don’t hesitate to approach her for her help and generosity of spirit.”

“After all she’s the one who left – and at the last minute”
Really?
She is only one from two!
Yes, for negotiation you need two sides, and Cote was only one of them.
Negotiation was fail not just because she, but AND because second side of negotiation table.
So, be fair.
50% her leaveis Glasberg and co. fail.
Until now, we don’t know, what’s really happen, and you journalists, dont have balls keep asking, until you heve correct ansver for us.
We still read blah blah, but serious info, during last year…..zero, none, null….

CLearly nothing was the problem as it was CBS who was negotiating the NCIS contract. SHe wanted to leave so she could do other things, like a movie, an miniseries and have a life on the side. She hasn’t been asked to guest star for the obvious reason, that it would start a firestorm all over again. The other actors don’t deserve a reboot of the h*** delivered to them last year by crazed Ziva zealots

It takes a lot of massaging of the facts for anyone to still believe she left for any reason except because she wanted to… but I don’t doubt some will still cling to the idea CBS pushed her out. Anything to avoid the reality, that she decided to leave.

Could be cool…if the production value is REALLY high, but its network TV which makes me think we are gonna see the white washed PG version of this real historical event, instead of what really happened.

I loved watching NCIS, I still watch it, but I do not like Bishop. They could have done a much better job picking someone else who would continue the flirting and antagonism that kept the characters on their toes, but instead went with another McGee or Abby; mistake. Get rid of her, and find someone better please. Love this show.

Mark Burnett and Roma Downey – You could NOT have picked a better person. I am thrilled for Cote. She is an amazing actress. NCIS loss. Now pull out those Gibbs ex-wives Glasberg and try and do some sort of interesting story Hah….Oh, that’s right you did that 3 times already.
CBS

“Get a clue… says:”
And what about your logic?
Is she quit show willingly?
NO!
She quit after fail negotiation.
So, that is 50% her, and 50% Glasberg and co. fault.
Or I am wrong?
Glasberg and co. was wait until last moment, and don’t give her, what she want.
So, she leave.
BUT!
Until today we don’t know, what was problem.
Glasberg is extremely silent.
I ask why?
And whe I ask here, and give some question about that, “journalist” dont have balls to ask him about that.
And keep asking, until get full answer.

Sometime use logic mister.

PS: Slezak or Mitovich, when we get full story, about this unsolved problem?
I know, you boys without balls…you newer get this story out for us.

So you know everything about the negotiations that happened? You do understand contract negotiations are between the two parties and not prone to discussion to the rest of the world unless stipulated by the two parties. After 8 years the woman decided to leave her job for HER reasons–not yours–what those reasons are, isn’t any of your damn business. Yet, using your LOGIC you demand answers. Tell you what, “Q”, since you are so in the know about everything and making insults at others–why don’t YOU get the answers–from a credible source with documentation–and show us, what great balls you seem to have. Otherwise, zip it. Only one with a problem I see is you.

Adam, your logic is really fare away from you.
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“After 8 years the woman decided to leave her job for HER reasons–not yours–what those reasons are, isn’t any of your damn business.”
Not ONLY HER mister, but AND THEM, because fail negotiation.
HER is ONLY 50%, others 50% is Glasberg &co.
Yes, you correct, two partners, why you forget for second side?
She is NOT decided to leave wilingly!
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How I insult you, or someone?
Whe I say “boys without balls” ?
Well, when they feed us with empty words, they deserved it.
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“…answers–from a credible source with documentation…”
Mister, this is journalists job, not my!
They have time for that, they get money for that….and when readers ask for that, they give us just sh..t!
Now check, how many times in discussions readers ask for those answers.
100’s times!
Answer, zero!
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Check how stupid answers they get it from Glasberg.
No coment from them, no next question, no pushing for right answer, just pasive position.
That is NOT journalism.
If you say diferent, you don’t know, what you talking about.
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If you like be feeded with sh..t, enjoy it.
But if someone want real info, not only blah blah blah, just shut up.

Well, obviously English is not your native language. Yes, your words are insulting and if you are trying to make a point it has been lost in the translation. I respect people who make reasonable comments. You seem to enjoy insulting people and that shows your lack of respect for other people’s opinions. FYI, journalists are invited to do interviews on certain subjects, not browbeat people for answers UNRELATED to the subject matter of the interview. It’s too bad you cannot COMPREHEND the fact that Cote CHOSE to leave because SHE wanted to, too bad that doesn’t fit into your fantasy world. I know quite a lot about journalism–too bad you don’t. As far as shutting up–you first.

umm once again GG didn’t have a hand in the negotiation nor did MH or Charles Floyd Johnson, it was CBS and only CBS. That she’s going to work for them again speaks volumes. But it will never silence the nonsensical fanatic hoard that can’t let go and have to blame someone for their pain. that they still hold this pain one year later is psychologically significant as DR Kate’s sister would say. I’m happy to see her in such a significant story, lovely lady, just wish she’d had a talk with her colleagues and fans before she left.

Evan, I am a devout Christian and I do not blame the Jews for the death of Jesus. Jesus came to this earth to live and teach us, those that would accept it, the will of God and how he wanted us to live our lives. He willingly gave his life up on the cross. There was a process, although human, that had to be gone through to fulfill the Old Testament prophecies.

Great news. Sounds like an interesting role. I figured it was only a matter of time that she would start gracing the big and little screen. She was so fantastic in her final year on NCIS. Really an underrated actress but NCIS never gets any respect anyway. Critics treat it like a cartoon. I never realized how much I missed her until I started watching this season. Great to see her in a period piece.

I’m so excited to see Cote de Pablo return to television! I will always miss the character of Ziva David but it’s great we’ll get to see Cote de Pablo’s range as an actress. Looking forward to The Dovekeepers and The 33.

i love cote in anything she does . she is most awesome and i will miss her on ncis. the show will not be the same there now is a huge hole in the show. but rest assured i will be watching the dove keepers. just to see her work her magic

Great that Cote will be back on TV and even better on CBS!
And this book is so amazing, it will be a great mini series and Cote will be fantastic!
So CBS never was the problem that she’s not back on NCIS!
But maybe Mr. Organic comes to his mind and does what CBS already did: Get Cote back on his show because NCIS will never be great again without Ziva and TIVA!
Anyway, Congrats to Cote and the producers of the mini series!

I am absolutely appalled that the moderator on this site has allowed the unsubstantiated accusations that David McCallum sexually harrassed Cote’ and that it is a “well known fact” he has done it before. It is vile and disgusting, David McCallum is a well respected as an actor and a human person. God forbid he speak up when asked about her. All he said is that she left in a bind due to her late exit. Do you think for one minute the network would keep David on the show if there was a hint of scandal and yet you have no problem posting an outright lie. Some of you are treading into dangerous territory are treading very close to libel. What the heck Andy you know this is a complete fabrication of the facts behind her decision to go. You people are pathetic.

What in the world are you talking about Dmav? There is no mention of David McCallum in this article.
Ms. dePablo is doing exactly what she said she was going to do when she chose to leave NCIS. She is pursuing other avenues for exercising her acting skill.
Period. End of story.

Very happy that she has a good role and it sounds like an interesting series; we’ll be watching (I don’t know much about Roma Downey but Mark Burnett produces wonderful shows; I hope we Americans can do as good a job as the British do

I don’t really care which part she’ll be in but I do like her back where I can watch her on daily or weekly basis. She rocks anyway. But to see Cote to NCIS is an explosion. Booooom! I am so happy for her. Hugs & kisses to you, Cote!

No. “NCIS fans holding out hope for Cote de Pablo‘s return to CBS are getting their wish — sort of”. The fans are waiting for her to return to NCIS not CBS. They couldn’t care less what network.
I don’t care if she comes back or not. The “Ellie Bishop” haters need to grow up. Personally I like Emily Wickersham and the Bishop character. If Ziva comes back for an episode or two, fine but I’m not holding my breath. Glad she’s doing the “DOVEKEEPERS”. Looking forward to it.

BRING BACK ZIVA AT ANY COST. She was such an important part of the show. She just shined. Not nearly as interesting now. In fact have actually switched off to another channel. Just not the same without her. LOVE all the other characters.

I am so happy that she is doing well. But, I want her back. I know so many so get over it. Well what they have is awful on NCIS. She has no class, has not pulled the group together, seems that she has no idea what is going on and Tony would never give that warm part of the family. We still miss you Cote. You gave the show every thing the show needed.

SO GLAD SHE’S BACK ON THE TUBE. A BEAUTIFUL AND MYSERIOUS LADY. I FOLLOWED HER THRU ALL THE EPISODES AND WAS HEART BROKEN WHEN SHE
QUIT. THE SHOW ISN’T SAME W/O HER. I WISH HER LUCK ON HER NEW VENTURE.
TOO BAD SHE DIDN’T TAKE THE OFFER FROM THE PRODUCERS.